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Senamhi Forecasts Short Warm Spell for Lima Coast

Warmer coastal waters linked to a Niño Costero, with northerly winds weakening the South Pacific anticyclone, are boosting daytime heat and UV radiation, Senamhi says.

Overview

  • Senamhi said the central Peruvian coast will experience daytime temperatures above normal between Tuesday and Friday, with brighter afternoons replacing some typical winter cloud cover.
  • Temperatures near the shoreline are expected to reach about 21°C–27°C while eastern sectors of Lima could climb to roughly 29°C during the warmest hours.
  • Despite warmer afternoons, Senamhi warned that mornings will mostly keep winter conditions with low coastal fog and occasional light drizzle in districts near the sea.
  • The agency attributed the change to locally warmer sea surface temperatures known as a Niño Costero, combined with incoming northerly winds and a weaker South Pacific anticyclone.
  • Senamhi advised avoiding prolonged sun exposure from 10:00 to 15:00, using sunscreen, wide-brim hats and UV-protective glasses, staying hydrated, and it said it will keep monitoring conditions and issuing updates.